Carrie Prejean Sues for Religious Discrimination

Carrie Prejean is finally firing back at the people behind Miss California USA with a lawsuit -- claiming Shanna Moakler and other pageant officials forced her out because of her religious beliefs.

Prejean just filed the suit in L.A. County Superior Court, accusing Moakler and pageant honcho Keith Lewis of religious discrimination, defamation, public disclosure of private facts, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Prejean was dethroned/fired from her post as Miss California USA back on June 10, nearly two months after she spoke out against gay marriage at the April 19th Miss USA competition.

Prejean claims the Miss Cali people "conspired to get rid of her" beginning on April 21st -- when she said on the "Today" show that she would rather be "biblically correct than politically correct."

Reps for Miss California USA have previously explained that Carrie was fired for missing appearances she was supposed to make for the organization and for not getting clearance to do extracurricular activities.

Donald Trump -- who owns the Miss Universe Organization -- is NOT named in the suit.

But in her suit, Carrie says the Miss Cali USA people "fabricated a fraudulent list of some 50 public appearances allegedly missed by Prejean which they released to the media in order to justify her termination as Miss California USA."

In the suit, Carrie claims officials also tried to "set up Prejean to have her dismissed as Miss California USA by asking her to do a Playboy photo shoot for $120,000."

Shanna Moakler Fires Back at Carrie Prejean

Earlier today, Carrie Prejean actually filed a lawsuit against Miss California pageant officials Keith Lewis and Shanna Moakler.

The attention-starved beauty queen claims this pair discriminated against her religion and caused extreme emotional distress.

In response, Moakler's attorney, Mel Avanzado, has issued a statement that comes to the same conclusion any sane person would arrive at: Prejean is an idiot.

"On Ms. Moakler's behalf, I can say unequivocally that Ms. Prejean's lawsuit is without merit.

"More importantly, as everyone who watched or read her public statements is well aware, Ms. Prejean's unfortunate and bigoted statements are responsible for any public humiliation or damages to her reputation that she has claimed to have suffered. Ms. Moakler strenuously denies that she did anything wrong and looks forward to proving that in a court of law."

Jay Leno’s Last “Tonight Show”

Jay Leno’s Last “Tonight Show”

Friday night, Jay Leno will say goodbye to The Tonight Show he hosted for the past 17 years - which is only a temporary good-bye, considering he'll emerge from hibernation on NBC this fall at 10 p.m. for a daily prime-time show.

In an interview about leaving The Tonight Show, Leno, 59, said,

"Will I miss it? Yes, terribly. It's the most wonderful job ever in show business."

On the eve of his last episode, Billy Crystal, who was Leno’s first “Tonight” guest 17 years ago, returned to the show to salute him with a musical medley.

Conan O'Brien will serve as Leno's final guest. The show will also feature musical guest James Taylor.

Starting Monday, Conan O’Brien will take over The Tonight Show at a newly built studio at nearby Universal City.

Mr. Leno ended by asking viewers to “please give Conan as much support as you’ve given me throughout the years.”

After 17 years as the host of “The Tonight Show,” Mr. Leno’s final show on Friday night, his 3,775th, was much like many of the others, filled with monologue jokes and some of his signature comedy pieces. He presented highlights of many of those pieces during his last week, but saved perhaps the most popular, “Jaywalking,” for the finale.

The segment consists of Mr. Leno asking basic questions of people in the street, who come up with mind-boggling answers.

Among those in the final collection: a woman asked to identify the French emperor whose name is also a pastry answered, “Crème brûlée?” Another woman was asked what the initials D.C. mean after Washington. Her answer: “Da Capital.”

The last night’s audience greeted Mr. Leno with what was most likely the most sustained ovation of his career, and he had to insist they sit before he could begin. He talked about changes he and the show had gone through, noting that when he started his hair was “black and the president was white.”

Kavya Shivashankar wins National Spelling Bee

Kavya Shivashankar wins National Spelling Bee

Cool and collected, Kavya Shivashankar wrote out every word on her palm and always ended with a smile. The 13-year-old Kansas girl saved the biggest smile for last, when she rattled off the letters to "Laodicean" to become the nation's spelling champion.

After six years of inhaling dictionaries word by word, memorizing their meanings, studying their roots and perfecting their pronunciations, she bested 292 competitors and aced 40 words to capture a prize that has eluded her in three previous final appearances.

“It’s been my dream for so long, I just can’t believe it’s actually happened,” Kavya said afterward.

The eighth-grader from California Trail Junior High School maintained a cool confidence throughout all 16 rounds of the competition.

She appeared to know every word as soon as she heard it, asking only a few questions about roots and meanings.

Indeed, only one word back in the fourth round, “ergasia,” stumped her. It means any form of activity, especially mental.

“But I came up with the root and was able to get the word,” she said.

Then came her trademark scribbling of the word with her finger across the palm of her hand to check herself. Then she nailed it.

“She has incredible poise and composure,” said Paul Loeffler, a former competitor who serves as ESPN’s color analyst for its bee coverage. “Rarely do you see her look nervous or panicked. She has a grace about her that I think all the other competitors recognize and look up to.”

Kavya’s triumph before a nationally televised audience on ABC and against some stiff competition came down to “Laodicean,” an indifference to religion or politics.

Kavya paid tribute to her father and coach, Mirle Shivashankar.

“My dad really helped me,” she said. “I couldn’t have done this without him.”

“Wonderful” is how he described his daughter’s achievement. But he had butterflies throughout.

“No matter how many years we come,” he said, “it’s always there.”

Kavya, who hopes to become a neurosurgeon, which elicited a loud applause from the audience during a post-bee interview, will take home $30,000 in cash, a $5,000 scholarship, a $2,500 savings bond and an Encyclopaedia Britannica reference collection.

Kara DioGuardi “Made Herself Look Stupid” on Idol Finale

Kara DioGuardi “Made Herself Look Stupid” on Idol Finale

The girl still can't sing, but the infamous Bikini Girl showed up at Wednesday's American Idol finale proving she can fill out a bikini top -- thanks to her new assets. "I'd ask what's new," cracked host Ryan Seacrest, "but I already know!"

Katrina Darrell, aka Bikini Girl, started singing Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love" before being shown up by none other than Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, who sparred with Bikini Girl during auditions. Bikini girl Katrina Darrell thinks Kara DioGuardi made a fool of herself during their surprise duet on Wednesday's American Idol finale.

"I don't think she got the reaction she was hoping for. I think she probably thought I would cry or get mad, and I didn't -- I played it off," Darrell smirks to RadarOnline.com.

"Looking back at the tape, she just made herself look stupid. She didn't make me look stupid," she continues.

DioGuardi and Darrell have been feuding since the judge slammed her performance of Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love" during her audition.

At Wednesday's finale, Darrell performed the song (again, in a bikini -- but now with breast implants) and was surprised by DioGuardi joining her for a duet midway through.

The judge even showed off her own two-piece after Ryan Seacrest dared her and promised to make a donation to her favorite charity.

Darrell says producers cut her microphone off as DioGuardi joined her on stage -- but she struggled to keep her composure.

"I knew there were 100 million viewers, so I couldn't cry," she says.

"I couldn't get mad. I just had to smile and deal with it. I think they [show producers] tested me. I think I did really well considering all that I went through," Darrell went on.

Darrell's sister wasn't so nice backstage after their performance. "We were walking and [Kara] said, 'Oh sweetie, I hope you didn't take anything personally.'

I rolled my eyes, and my sister said, 'Hey, next time you try to upstage my sister, get a spray tan! How old are you? 45 or 50?'"

Darrell says. "I looked back and shrugged. She kind of said what I was thinking!"

For the record, who does Darrell think looks better in a bikini? "Well, I'm not 50 years old, and I do spray tan!" Darrell says, laughing, of the 39-year-old Idol judge.

Supermodel Adriana Lima Is Pregnant !

Supermodel Adriana Lima Is Pregnant !

Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima is going to be a mom!

Lima, a Victoria's Secret Angel, and her husband NBA star Marko Jaric, are expecting their first child together, reps for the couple confirm to PEOPLE exclusively. Lima is due this winter.

"Adriana and Marko are overjoyed that they are expecting their first child together and are excited to share the happy news and start their family together," say reps.

The couple eloped on Valentine's Day this year, tying the knot in a small, private civil ceremony in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.


"We are so excited about our future together," Lima told PEOPLE at the time.

Jaric, 30,who hails from Serbia and plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, met his beautiful Brazilian bride in 2006 and got engaged two years later on Lima's 27th birthday.

Adriana is not the only model currently expecting a baby.

German beauty Heidi Klum recently confirmed she is expecting her fourth child after husband Seal broke the news to the crowd at one of his concerts.

The supermodel - who has two sons, Henry, three, and Johan, two, with the musician and daughter Leni, four, from a previous relationship - admitted she wasn't ready to tell people she was expecting when Seal let it slip.

The 35-year-old star said: "I'm still in the very beginning. The news kind of came out faster than I wanted it to. My husband kind of surprised me and everybody at one of his concerts.

"He was just on tour so he told everybody. He's allowed to, obviously. We're very excited."

Birth name	Adriana Francesca Lima
Date of birth	June 12, 1982 (1982-06-12) (age 26)
Place of birth	Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Blue
Measurements	86-61-89 (34-24-35)
Dress size	4 (US)
Shoe size	8.5 (US)
Agency	Marilyn Agency
Spouse(s)	Marko Jaric (Feb 14, 2009–present)

Susan Boyle's semi-final performance (VIDEO)

Susan Boyle's semi-final performance (VIDEO)

The Scottish star - looking more glamorous with dyed hair and radiant make-up - won the vote in the first of five live televised semi-finals after receiving a standing ovation for her performance of Memory from the musical Cats.

Susan Boyle fans got their fix this weekend as they watched the unlikely star make it through to the Britain’s Got Talent final.

Susan Boyle became an overnight success after her first audition on Britain’s Got Talent.

She was then put through to the semi final, and it was on Sunday night when she gave us her second performance, and although it was good, it was not as good as her first performance.

When Susan first walked on stage, we all thought the same thing, but once she started singing, it proved one thing, never judge a book by its cover.

Her song choice from Les Miserable made her an overnight success, and has been viewed by million on the Internet.

Boyle’s semi final performance started a bit quavered, but it did not take her long to get her voice back on track.

She sung “Memory” from Cats, and have to say that her performance was still brilliant. She was put through to Saturday night’s final of Britain’s Got Talent by the public vote.

Watch her semi final performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2U5SVaQqs4

Two more acts have secured their place in the Britain's Got Talent final, but singer Susan Boyle remained firm favourite to win.

Bookmaker William Hill shortened the odds of her victory to 4/7, with the next favourite young dancer Aidan Davis at 6/1 - even though he has yet to perform in the semis.

The latest semi-final saw comedy dance act Stavros Flatly win the public vote to secure a place in Saturday's grand final, while 12-year-old singer Shaheen Jafargholi was reduced to tears when he was saved by the judges' vote.

Hoopz Full Sextape-back in the news!

Hoopz Full Sextape-back in the news!



“You can’t begin to imagine, unless it’s you, I know alot of other celebrities out there went through the same thing,” stated Nicole ‘Nikki’ Alexander aka Hoopz regarding the sex tape leaked on the Internet of her with a man that she claims she made a sex tape with from a relationship dating back 5 or 6 years ago.

Mr. ZZee, the mystery man behind other best selling celebrity tapes, is announcing he has acquired a hardcore video starring reality TV star Nikki Alexander aka Hoopz. Hoopz, star and winning contestant of VH1’s Flavor of Love and I Love Money hit shows, is shown having love with her boyfriend, and all of the hardcore footage is on tape.

Nicole ‘Hoopz’ Alexander’s sex tape is the newest and hottest entertainment topic circulating the social networks worldwide. A quick search on recent discussions of any social networks, message boards, or even on the social micro-blogging crazed site Twitter, will immediately bring up results of conversations about the reality TV winner of VH1’s reality television shows “Flavor of Love” and “I Love Money,” Nicole ‘Nikki’ Alexander aka Hoopz.

Regarding how she found out about the sex tape, the reality television show “Flavor Of Love” and “I Love Money” winner and reality TV star states that she “had starting getting phone calls” about the sex tape.

“My phones just started blowing and that’s how I found out. I mean, everybody just started hitting and I’m like What?!,” stated Hoopz in a recent interview.

“You know I knew it was a possibility, because I had been getting calls about this, threatening calls, blackmailing calls… I mean it’s been crazy,” added Hoopz.

Then revealing that she had once made a sextape of herself and the guy of a previous relationship, Hoopz goes on to say:

“You know I didn’t believe there was a tape, because I’m like “hold on” this is a 5, 6 years ago, you know, this is a previous relationship that I was in, before I was even Hoopz, you know before I was even who I was, and I’m like “hold on” the only tape I ever made was deleted — so I thought and I’m like ok if you got a tape go ahead and put it out,” Hoopz said of her alleged challenge aimed at the party behind leaking her sextape video recording.

Well, obviously, a partial video clip of the Hoopz sex tape was leaked, as previously reported on HipHopRX.com, and Hoopz claims that she was offered money for the legal release of the videotape for entertainment which she claims she has denied the offer with a quote “kiss my ass” answer, because it was not the image she was trying to portray or make money off of.

Then later in the interview, Hoopz says “yes” it was her in the sextape video leak which she made with a previous boyfriend.

“Yes, it’s me… it’s like 5 or 6 years old. I thought it was erased, I thought it was gone, I thought it was no more and you now, being a normal person, I wasn’t checking up on anything, like thinking that maybe this could come back on me,” stated Hoopz hinting of her almost “naive” or should we say “innocent’ or “trusting” mind frame at the time.

“I was just a normal person, you know and I sat there and watched him delete it or whatever so I thought and that wasn’t it. He had other plans or — you know — we were in the process of breaking up, man it was crazy,” stated Hoopz.

Then feeling somewhat ‘crossed’ or deceived of her ‘innocence’ or ‘trust,’ Hoopz decides to warn or rather ‘provide advice’ for other “ladies out there.”

“To all the ladies out there … I’m not apologizing for having sex, I mean that’s apart of everybody’s life. I mean but at the same time have your fun or whatever and if you do make a tape, get possession of that if you don’t want it to ever come back around, because obviously, in so many cases that we’ve heard of, it does,” Hoopz says to other ladies who may find themselves in a relationship filming a sex video.

Kim Kardashian Full Tape- Ready for the bikini body

Kim Kardashian Full Tape-Ready for the bikini body


Summer is just around the corner and Kim Kardashian is ready to show off her body.

Kim has gotten some heat in the past for full figured bod, but with a new workout video, a healthy diet, and some confidence, she's ready to hit the beach in a bikini.

"I feel great. I am ready for the bikini body," she told People on Wednesday at an opening bash for Dash Miami.

"I am eating well and I go to the gym every day and I already see a difference."

A few months ago unphotoshopped photos of Kim from her Complex magazine cover appeared on the internet showing a little extra junk in the trunk.

And a month after that Us Weekly labeled Kim the perfect figure for Forever 21's plus size collection, which needless to say, didn't set well with the reality show star.

She blogged that she was ready to "get in better shape and tone up," and from the looks of this photo taken this week, she's achieved her goal! What are your 'get ready for bikini season' secrets?

Kim got motivated to get in better shape after untouched photos of her were released online. She did a photo shoot for Complex magazine and somehow photos were leaked online showing she had a little cellulite.

Police: Tyson's daughter hurt

Mike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter is on life support and in "extremely critical condition" after she was found hanging Monday morning from a treadmill cable in her family's Phoenix home, police said.

Exodus Tyson's 7-year-old brother found her on a treadmill with her neck on a cable attached to the exercise machine, police Sgt. Andy Hill said, calling it a "tragic accident."

The mother sent the boy to find the 4-year-old girl who was playing in a separate room. The boy found his sister in distress and got his mother, police said.

"Somehow she was playing on this treadmill, and there's a cord that hangs under the console — it's kind of a loop," Hill said. "Either she slipped or put her head in the loop, but it acted like a noose, and she was obviously unable to get herself off of it."

The girl's mother took her daughter off the cable, called 911 and attempted to revive her.

Responding officers and firefighters performed CPR on the girl. She was rushed to nearby St. Joe's Hospital after she was found around 10:30 a.m local time, MyFOXPhoenix.com reported.

Hill said former heavyweight champion Tyson had been in Las Vegas but flew to Phoenix immediately after learning of the accident.

Tyson could not immediately be reached for comment. Calls to three of his representatives were either not returned or not answered.

Hill said everything in the investigation pointed to an accident. "There's nothing in the investigation that revealed anything suspicious," he said.

Nikki McKibbin at American Idol Finale

Nikki McKibbin at American Idol Finale

Back in 2002, Nikki McKibbin came in third place behind Justin Guarini and Kelly Clarkson on the first season of "American Idol." Guess what she looks like now!

Four years ago, American Idol Season 1 contestant Nikki McKibbin was caught in the clutches of a serious cocaine and alcohol addiction.

She ended up appearing on VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab and Sober House where she shared the story of a dysfunctional parent relationship in which she would do lines with her mom.

She was my favorite washed-up celeb and the only one that I thought would have a chance of making it.

I don’t know if she’s sober today; I don’t know if any addict stays sober when they are paid to go through televised rehab.

Maybe she just switched her drug of choice from Jack Daniels to Fritos.

What I do know is this: She’s got a killer voice and I hope we hear from her again. Obviously, McKibbin’s appearance last night at the AI finale is a drastic change from a few years ago.

McKibbin was on hand last night at the Nokia Theater for the season eight American Idol finale.


The 30 year old Texan initially signed on with 19 Management and RCA Records.

They urged her to release a country album but she felt that she was rooted in rock and headed down that path.

She appeared on several reality shows in the ensuing years and released her debut album Unleased in 2007.

After a rumored suicide attempt in March 2008 and a 72 hour stint in a psychiatric facility, she joined season two of the VH1 reality show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Pinsky, and received treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction.

She then moved into a sober living environment and was part of the filming for the spin-off series Sober House.

Her latest singles are Here to There and Inconsolable.

Bikini Girl returns to 'American Idol' as Kara DioGuardi strips

Bikini Girl returns to 'American Idol' as Kara DioGuardi strips

I have to admit that the 2-hour-dragged-out-finale was quite entertaining this season.

Watching Allison Iraheta's face while she sang with Cyndi Lauper brought me to tears, Katrina Darrell aka Bikini Girl's new assets were a nice surprise and Kara DioGuardi flashing us was an even bigger surprise.

A major memorable moment was the return of Katrina Darrell, the "Idol" hopeful who auditioned earlier this season wearing nothing but a bikini.

Wednesday, she took the stage in her token bikini, and raised many suspicions she'd had plastic surgery. Host Ryan Seacrest even said, "I was going to ask you what's new, but I think I know."

Then, Katrina sang her audition song, "Vision of Love." She was joined mid-song by judge Kara DioGuardi, with whom she fought during auditions. To everyone's surprise, at the end of the song, DioGuardi opened her dress and revealed a black bikini.

“I came dressed in my bathing suit to American idol because, first of all, I figured it would set me apart from the crowd, and secondly because I heard it was a crazy audition process and I figured, well, at least I'll have a tan.”

Bikini Girl wasn't the only "Idol" auditioner returning to the stage. Nick Mitchell, who earned fans with his comedic alter ego Norman Gentle, performed again. So did drama queen Tatiana Del Toro.

The entertainment roster also included musical guests like Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana, KISS, David Cook, Lionel Richie, Keith Urban, The Black Eyed Peas, Rod Stewart, Kiss, Queen Latifah and Steve

Rapper Dolla Shot At Beverly Center Shooting

Rapper Dolla Shot At Beverly Center Shooting


Atlanta rapper Dolla, aka Roderick Anthony Burton II, was shot dead at the Beverly Hills Center. Dolla’s publicist, Sue Vannasing, confirmed Dolla was dead.

The shooting occurred around 3:10 p.m. in the parking structure of the popular Westside mall. Dolla, a rapper whose real name is Roderick Anthony Burton II, was shot in the head while he and another rapper, D.J. Shabbazz, were waiting in the valet area, according to Dolla's publicist, Sue Vannasing. A friend who was with the rappers at the Beverly Center as well as a Los Angeles Police Department source also confirmed his identity to The Times.

Two suspects fled from the scene, police said. About two hours later, Los Angeles police detained a "person of interest" as he attempted to board a plane out of Los Angeles International Airport. The man allegedly drove his silver Mercedes SUV from the mall to the airport, police said.

Burton, 21, arrived at LAX from Atlanta earlier in the day and went to the Beverly Center to do some shopping, Vannasing said.

He had apparently had a dispute with some people, perhaps at the airport, Vannasing said.

"They followed him to the mall because they knew he was coming," Vannasing said. Los Angeles police officials could not immediately confirm or deny that account.

One witness said he saw a female shooting using a handgun. Two suspects then ran away from the scene, towards Beverly Hills.

Around 5 pm, one person of interest was arrested. By 5:40pm, the second suspect was arrested. This person had driven away from the crime scene in a silver Mercedes. Police caught this suspect at the LA International Airport while trying to board a flight.

Dolla made his debut with the single "Who the Fuck Is That?". His song, "Feelin' Myself", is featured on the Step Up soundtrack. The song "Feelin' Myself," was a "bite" of the Mac Dre song of the same name released while Dolla was in the lunch line at his local middle school.^[2] He also was a member of the Hip hop group Da Razkalz Cru, under the name Bucklyte. Dolla is represented by the Sue Vannasing Company based out of Los Angeles, CA. He followed his debut single up with a second single "I'm Fucked Up" in the summer of 2008. A third single, entitled "Make a Toast," was then officially released on November 4, 2008.

Cynthia Nixon Girlfriend

Cynthia Nixon ENGAGED To Christine Marinoni

Sunday Cynthia Nixon announced her engagement to longtime partner Christine Marinoni during an Action=Marriage Equality rally in midtown New York to fight for same-sex marriages.

Nixon was joined at the rally not by her fiancee, to whom she became engaged last month, but by her "Sex and the City" costar Kristin Davis, David Hyde Pierce and New York Governor David Paterson.

The pair have been dating since 2003.

Nixon has a son and a daughter from a previous relationship.

Below is a photo of Nixon as she shows of her new engagement ring during the rally, and below that Nixon's hand Friday night.

Thousands of people attended a rally on Avenue of the Americas near Times Square yesterday sponsored by Broadway Impact in support of marriage equality in New York. A short time before that, state Senator Ruben Diaz Sr. bussed in approximately 10,000 evangelical bigots for an anti-gay rally of his own on Third Avenue in front of the Governor's office.

“I think we would definitely [get married] if it became legal in New York,” Nixon told Access Hollywood. “I don’t really want to get married to get married pretend. I think we’d like to do it in a real, actual, legal way that the state would recognize.”

At the rally, which was held to draw support for same-sex unions in New York state, Nixon revealed she became engaged last month. The couple has been together since late 2003. Nixon and her Sex and the City compatriots -- Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, and Kristin Davis -- are set to begin filming the sequel to the big-screen smash later this summer.

Actors Cynthia Nixon and David Hyde Pierce, along with Governor Paterson and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg showed their support Sunday in New York City. A bill to legalize gay marriage passed in the house last week and has now moved on to the senate.

"The legalization of same sex marriage in New York is overdue and we do have 35, four days to pass it this session and we really, we really want to do it," said Nixon.

"What we're talking about here is plain and simple, should the government be in the business of deciding who can marry whom and I don't think they should be," said Mayor Bloomberg.

Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'

Simon Cowell: Adam Lambert will win 'Idol'

"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell says he thinks Adam Lambert will win this season of the popular Fox singing competition show.

Cowell told Oprah Winfrey on Monday's episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that his money is on Lambert because the contestant is fearless, unique and "he's got swagger."

Winfrey also featured Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who is competing on "Britain's Got Talent." Boyle told Winfrey she's "loving every second" of her newfound fame.

The 47-year-old Boyle became famous after she shocked judges and the audience with her version of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical "Les Miserables."

One of those judges was Cowell, who congratulated Boyle and wished her "best of luck" on the rest of the competition.

Adam Lambert gets his text from Simon: He'll be doing U2's One.

"Alright, Simon -- it's on."

Simon says it's one of his favorite songs, ever, adding "I had to get permission from the band, because they personally clear it." He got a call from U2 lead singer Bono on Saturday giving Adam permission to sing the song (name dropper).

I've heard some great versions of this songs -- U2, Mary J. Blige, Johnny Cash. Adam starts it at an unbelievably subdued level. It's just gorgeous. But it doesn't last long. He goes from gorgeous to shrieky -- and, I'm sorry, I hate reverting to that over-used descriptor, but there's just no better word to describe it -- in less than two seconds. That trick has worked for a lot of the songs that he's done, but it just sounds awful here. Arrangement's great, though.

Randy says he's still in the zone but didn't love it so much when he went off the melody: "It is a great song, and you're a really, really talented guy." Kara said he just proved that he can take a song and do it in a completely different way (she's just figuring that out?). Paula: "You don't know how miserable my life is right now, sitting next to [Simon] gloating." (Adam says she should hit him again.) Simon thought it was a brilliant song choice and a doubly brilliant version. "If you're not in the final next week, it will be one of the biggest upsets."

Adam suggests the audience rewind the video at home so they can see just how great the lyrics were......see the lyrics as per below...............

Is it getting better Or do you feel the same
Will it make it easier on you
Now you got someone to blame
You say One love
One life When its one need
In the night Its one love
We get to share it
It leaves you baby
If you dont care for it
Did I disappoint you?
Or leave a bad taste in your mouth?
You act like you never had love
And you want me to go without
Well its too late Tonight To drag tha past out
Into the light Were one
But were not the same
We get to carry each other
Carry each other One
Have you come here for forgiveness
Have you come tor raise the dead
Havew you come here to play jesus
To the lepers in your head
Did I ask too much
More than a lot
You gave me nothing
Now its all I got
Were one But were not the same
We hurt each other
Then we do it again You say
Love is a temple Love a higher law
Love is a temple Love the higher law
You ask me to enter But then you make me crawl
And I cant be holding on
To what you got
When all you got is hurt
One love One blood One life
You got to do what you should
One life With each other
Sisters Brothers One life
But were not the same
We get to carry each other Carry each other
One

Mark Landon dead !!

Mark Landon dead !!

Mark Landon, Michael Landon’s oldest son, is dead at age 60. Mark Landon’s death shows no foul play, says LAPD Monday night.

The son of "Bonanza" and "Little House on the Prarie" actor Michael Landon was found dead inside his West Hollywood home this afternoon, authorities said.

Mark Landon, 60, was found about noon in the 1300 block of Sweetzer Avenue.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident, but a spokeswoman said there was no evidence of foul play.

His mother was Dodie Fraiser; Michael Landon and Frasier married in 1956. Landon thereafter adopted Mark and his brother. Michael Landon died in 1991 of cancer.

Mark’s cause of death is yet unknown. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. And no statement from the Landon family has been issued.

Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson

Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson

Tony Romo has a soft spot in his heart for Texas, just like Jess. But he's also got 224 pounds of muscle and sparkling brown eyes. And Jessica isn't the first A-list lady to get pulled in by Tony. He's also dated Carrie Underwood and Sophia Bush, moving the California native into the ranks of hot Hollywood hunks.

Jessica Simpson's quarterback beau Tony Romo describes her to Vanity Fair as a "supportive girlfriend," while Simpson describes herself as a "crazed" Dallas Cowboys fan.

"I've never dated a guy that was more simple," the singer says of Romo. "I'm always there for him after a game, and he knows he has me to come home to."

The football player tells the publication that Simpson has a "small town side to her." "We're very similar in that we both appreciate the hometown feel to a lot of things, and live our life like that," he says of his relationship with Simpson. "She comes to a ton of games. ...She's a supportive girlfriend."

"I was always a fan," she told Vanity Fair regarding her love for the football team and support for her boyfriend. "In Texas, it's a sin not to be. But I've never been as passionate as I am now. Before a game, I'm crazed, sending mass e-mails: 'Please pray for Tony's protection.'"

To see a slimmed-down Simpson and to hear more about her relationship with Romo, check out the latest issue of Vanity Fair magazine.

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Tony Romo on Jessica Simpson "You know, it's very hard when you lose, because games are important, and so many people put so much time and effort in. It's nice to have someone to come home to and try and make you feel better."

When asked about his famous girlfriend, Romo says he and Simpson have a lot in common: "She has a very small-town side to her. We're very similar in that we both appreciate the hometown feel to a lot of things, and live our life like that."

What do you think of Tony Romo? Is he hot or not? Will Tony and Jess last?

Suzie Plakson

Suzie Plakson

Suzie was born in Buffalo, New York, and was raised in Kingston, Pennsylvania. Suzie Plakson is the only actress to appear as four different aliens in three different Star Trek series.

She began acting in high school, majored in Interpretation (an English-based theater major) at Northwestern University, transferred to the prestigious theater department at NYU and hit the streets of New York City to begin her acting career. She returned to finish college decades later at Antioch University in Marina Del Rey.

Suzie was in an eclectic blend of productions in NYC, ranging from "The Importance of Being Earnest," to an original rock musical, to improvisational comedy. After landing a four-character gig in the revival tour of "Stop The World I Want To Get Off", playing opposite Anthony Newley, she landed a development deal at Paramount Studios, and thus began the Hollywood chapter of her career.

She was a regular on Love and War, had recurring roles on such series as Mad About You, Everybody Loves Raymond and How I Met Your Mother, and did many and various guest spots on shows including Family Ties, Judging Amy, Beauty and the Beast and Murphy Brown. Her unmistakable voice can be heard in episodes of Family Guy, Futurama and the puppet series Dinosaurs.

Suzie first Star Trek role was in the second season of TNG: Lt. Selar, the Vulcan Doctor in "The Schizoid Man". She was cast later that same season as K'Ehleyr, Worf's half-Klingon mate in "The Emissary" and returned in the fourth-season episode "Reunion." In the Voyager episode "The Q and the Grey" she was the Female Q, and she played Tarah, an Andorian in the Enterprise episode "Cease Fire."

Suzie's motion picture appearances include roles in "Red Eye," "Disclosure," "Wag the Dog" and "My Stepmother is an Alien." She's written and performed a solo show, in which she played Eve, and has just completed a CD of country-flavored music, called "Good Luck Charm" which is available on her Web site.

The statuesque redhead is a fan favorite, frequently appearing at Star Trek and Sci-Fi conventions around the world.

Star Trek is the eleventh feature film based on Star Trek. It is slated for release in both conventional and IMAX theaters on 8 May 2009, following a limited number of advance screenings starting at 7pm the night before. The film was directed by J.J. Abrams and is being produced by Abrams and Damon Lindelof. It was written by Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci, who will also serve as executive producers, along with Bryan Burk and Jeffrey Chernov.

Abrams' production company, Bad Robot, is co-producing the film with Paramount Pictures, while Spyglass Entertainment is co-financing. This makes it the first film in the Star Trek franchise to have a production partner, let alone two. It is also the first official Star Trek production in nearly twenty years not to be overseen by Rick Berman.

Jay Leno Hospitalized

Jay Leno Hospitalized
Jay Leno checked into a hospital with an undisclosed illness Thursday and canceled the taping of the ``Tonight'' show, but was doing well and planned to return next week, his publicist and NBC said. Leno left his office at NBC's studios about midday and checked himself into a hospital for observation, said his publicist, Dick Guttman.

He would not identify what ailed Leno, but characterized it as ``mild'' and said the comedian continued to work Thursday, making phone calls and writing jokes. ``Jay Leno is doing just fine,'' read a statement from NBC spokeswoman Tracy St. Pierre. ``He was kidding around with the hospital staff and running his monologue jokes by the doctors and the nurses. He's expected back to work on Monday.'' A woman who answered the news and communications line at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, which is near the Burbank studio where Leno tapes ``Tonight,'' said they had no patient by the name of Jay Leno, and referred inquiries to NBC.Scheduled guests on Thursday's show were Ryan Reynolds, Jules Sylvester and the swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Instead, NBC planned to air a rerun. It was an unusual lapse for the famously intrepid performer, who routinely fills off-days from his TV show with live appearances on the comedy circuit. Leno, who turns 59 on Tuesday, will leave the ``Tonight'' show May 29 after 17 years.

But he will continue on NBC, with a Monday-through-Friday program at 10 p.m., starting in the fall. The top-rated late-night host's move to prime time created a stir in the industry, taking the time slot usually reserved by broadcast networks for dramas such as ``ER.''
And Leno has continued to make news, scoring a coup by booking President Barack Obama as a guest and performing free comedy concerts in the recession-wracked Detroit area.

Jay Leno is best known as the man who replaced Johnny Carson at the helm of The Tonight Show in 1992. Leno was born James Douglas Muir Leno to parents of Italian and Scottish heritage (Leno is particularly fond of discussing the Italian part) in New Rochelle, NY, but was raised in Andover, MA. During the year in which he was establishing his standup career, Leno was performing 300 nights throughout North America.

He made his television debut on the Merv Griffin Show and his acting debut in Silver Bears (1977). That year he appeared in the cast of the short-lived Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Show, a musical variety summer replacement series. By the early '80s, Leno had left behind any notion of becoming an actor because his comedy career was in high gear. His subsequent film appearances have been as himself or as a parody of himself (The Flintstones, 1994). Leno made his first appearance on The Tonight Show on March 2, 1977. Though he can be sharp and is an astute political commentator, there is something nice and comforting about the soft-eyed, lantern-jawed funnyman that appeals to vast middle-American audiences, the same sort who regularly tuned in to Carson. It is small wonder that Leno became Carson's sole guest host by 1987.

Leno hosted his first show as Carson's successor on May 25, 1992, with comedian Billy Crystal as his first guest. There was much furor surrounding the selection of Leno as many believed fellow late night gab-meister David Letterman would inherit the throne. Since taking the Tonight Show's reigns, Leno has attempted to inject the show with a slightly hipper edge by featuring more radical musical acts and affecting a more casual look. It's a tough balancing act, for he must do so without alienating his older, more conservative fan base. Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

American Idol: Adam Lambert sings ‘If I Can’t Have You’

American Idol: Adam Lambert sings ‘If I Can’t Have You’

As usual Adam Lambert did not disappoint the judges of American Idol. And his soulful rendition of If I Can’t Have You captivated the fans of the popular Fox signing competition.

It didn’t give me goosebumps like some of his other performances, but it was really worth watching. I’ve never heard someone sing the Yvonne Elliman classic that way before.

Randy said that at this point the contestants should be showing their range - he’s been doing it all along - he’s ready. According to Kara, Adam’s performance was brilliant and inspiring. Paula said he took a disco song and didn’t make it cliché. For Simon, his vocals “were immaculate.”

If I Can’t Have You was written by the Bee Gees for the soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever, The song was a big hit, rising to #1 in 1977 and its success has resulted in Elliman being remembered as a disco artist.

Disco Week on American Idol Top 7 April 21, 2009 gave us another signature performance from the American Idol frontrunner, Adam Lambert If I Can’t Have You video which we can watch as we see the star power of the Season 8 favorite.

Bee Gees If I Can’t Have You lyrics and song were written by the members of the group, Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. As sung by Yvonne Elliman, the song was immortalized in the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, and as such takes its place among iconic hits of the disco era. The song was covered by Kim Wilde in 1993.

"If I Can't Have You" is a disco song written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees. The song was intended to be included in the follow-up album to Children of the World (1976), but was given to singer Yvonne Elliman when the Bee Gees became involved in the production of the movie Saturday Night Fever (1977) in which the song, and also in the subsequent soundtrack, appeared. Elliman's version became an international smash hit, and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and #4 in the UK. The song, as sung by the Bee Gees, was released as the B-side to the single "Stayin' Alive" in 1978 and also appeared in the 2001 compilation Bee Gees Their Greatest Hits: The Record.

A remixed version of The Bee Gees recording was released on the remastered version of Bee Gees Greatest in 2007 and marked the return of The Bee Gees to the US Hot Dance Tracks charts after 28 years.

Beautiful.... Just beautiful. Good job Adam! So inspirational. So original. Michael Orland helped Adam with the arrangement. Go Glambert!

Miss USA 2009- Kristen Dalton of North Carolina

Kristen Dalton-Miss USA 2009

Miss USA

State: North Carolina

Hometown: Wilmington

Age: 22

Miss North Carolina USA Kristen Dalton was crowned Miss USA 2009 on Sunday, beating out 50 other beauty queens in the live pageant televised from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.


The 22-year-old aspiring motivational speaker and entertainer from Wilmington edged out first runner-up Miss California USA Carrie Prejean, of San Diego, and second runner-up Miss Arizona USA Alicia-Monique Blanco, of Phoenix.

"It feels really natural," Dalton said of her win. "I've worked to be here and this has been my lifelong dream and it's finally here. And whoever knew you could win in a turquoise gown?"
For 51 young women from across America, beauty comes to (figurative) blows Sunday as they compete for the Miss USA crown.

Contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia competed in the pageant, aired live on NBC. Contestants were judged by their performance in swimsuit and evening gown modeling contests and the ir responses to a question asked onstage; unlike the rival Miss America pageant, Miss USA contestants do not perform a talent.

The top 15 contestants worked the stage in white string bikinis designed by pop star Jessica Simpson's swimwear line. Rocker Kevin Rudolf performed his song "Let it Rock," followed by The Veronicas, who performed their single "Untouched" as the top 10 beauties showed off their choice of glittering evening gowns.

The contest, which is owned by NBC and reality TV mogul Donald Trump, will be hosted by "Access Hollywood" co-anchor Billy Bush and Nadine Velazquez of the NBC sitcom "My Name is Earl." This year's judges include "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kenan Thompson, "Dancing with the Stars" winner Kelly Monaco and gossip blogger Perez Hilton.

Organizers said Sunday's show kicks off "Green Week" at NBC. As part of the environmental awareness campaign, the Miss USA crown was designed by a jeweler

that specializes in conflict-free and eco-friendly jewels. The crown from Diamond Nexus Labs of Franklin, Wis., is worth $202,000.

Padma Lakshmi likes to sleep in the nude

'Top Chef' beauty Padma Lakshmi has revealed that she likes to sleep in the nude.

The Indian American, who has stripped down to her birthday suit for revealed in an accompanying magazine interview that she's very confident about her body and likes to sleep in the buff when she's on her own.

"I tend to sleep in the nude. I'm an innately tactile person and a very sensual-leaning woman. You have to use the word 'leaning' or it sounds like I'm boasting! When I'm in my own private space, I do spend time with very little on," she told Allure.



When asked how did she prepare for the shoot, the beauty said:

"I exercised a little bit extra, but I actually think I look better when I have a little bit of weight on-my breasts are fuller, and I'm curvier than when I'm at my thinnest."





The Top Chef host, 38 added that : "I like the way I look. I think I look better now than I did in my 20s, because I'm more confident about my body-and I don't want to look like anyone but myself."

Padma was born in Kerala, but moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu before spending most of her adolescent life in the United States. Lakshmi was named number 66 on AskMen.com's "The Top Most Desirable Women of 2008" list.

Lakshmi along with E! talk show host Chelsea Handler, "Dollhouse" star Eliza Dushku and Lynn Collins stripped down to their skin for the May issue of Allure.The magazine's Naked Truth feature is available on newsstands April 21.